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Ed has to buy one, Ed has to buy one, Yippee
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May just have to swing by the local shop and check them out...

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So does anyone know if they are going to be using the new glass in the MK4s since they used the crappy VX III glass before.  That might turn them into a much better scope if they do.
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Originally posted by mike650 mike650 wrote:

Originally posted by timber timber wrote:

I received a catalog today with the VX-3's listed.  The prices were very similar to the VX-111's.  It reads like they have the same glass as the VX-7.  If this is true then they are very much improved and will be a much better value than the VX-111.  I liked what I read.  In fact I'd prefer it to the VX-7 because I don't care for their 'pop-up' turrets.  I'm going to call Leupold and ask them point blank about the glass.


At the Dallas Safari Show this past weekend the rep confirmed that the vx3 was upgraded with many of the vx7 features such as the same glass which is what I suspected. He also said there was going to be around a 6% increase in price. There were brochures on site to backup what I was told. Sounds like good news to me.
 
I just got off the phone with Leupold and was told that the glass in the VX-3 and VX-3L is identical to the VX-7 glass.  I was also told that the VX-3L is identical to the VX-3 except for the objective bell.  Previously the VX-L had additional features not found in the VX-III.  This is no longer the case.  In fact I was told that the VX-3L is now part of the VX-3 family.  As far as asthetics the 24C gold plating on the ring and medallion (previously only available through the Leupold Custom Shop) is standard on both of these models.  Finally I was told that illuminated models of both the VX-3 and VX-3L will be released by the end of February.
 
For those interested in Leupold Custom Shop scopes I was told that custom colors and other options will be available for all VX-3 and VX-3L models including illuminated models.  Previously the VX-L's for instance were limited to matte black color only.  Also illuminated models were not available for custom work.  All of these will be eligible for custom work.  They are just waiting on 'white metal' production pieces of these scopes and I was told it would be soon.
 
My conclusion is this is fantastic news.  I realize there are folks on this forum who are not Leupold fans.  However most would also agree that the VX-7 glass was a big step up for Leupold.  So for Leupold to produce the VX-3 and VX-3L's with this glass and only increase prices modestly (6% looks about right looking at the catalog I received) over the VX-III's and VX-L's makes these scopes a much more attractive choice.  When compared to the VX-7's (which do have many other features - but are much more expensive) these new VX-3 and VX-3L's look even more attractive.  I like what I heard.
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A VX3 with VX7 glass will get my attention especially with the "modest" price increase.  I can't wait to read what's wrong with these.
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Originally posted by Horsemany Horsemany wrote:

A VX3 with VX7 glass will get my attention especially with the "modest" price increase.  I can't wait to read what's wrong with these.


Here we go again.Loco

If you recall from our discussions, if Leupold was to offer better glass for about the same price we would all think a lot better of them.  Now it sounds like they will be offering basically a VX7 for the price of a VXIII.  Sounds pretty dang good to me.  Maybe Leupold finally gets the picture. 
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Originally posted by supertool73 supertool73 wrote:

Originally posted by Horsemany Horsemany wrote:

A VX3 with VX7 glass will get my attention especially with the "modest" price increase.  I can't wait to read what's wrong with these.


Here we go again.Loco

If you recall from our discussions, if Leupold was to offer better glass for about the same price we would all think a lot better of them.  Now it sounds like they will be offering basically a VX7 for the price of a VXIII.  Sounds pretty dang good to me.  Maybe Leupold finally gets the picture. 
 
Here we go again nothing.  We're in agreement on this one.  I remember most folks didn't think they'd offer VX7 glass unless they hiked up the price significantly.  It would appear they're offering VX7 glass for a slight price increase and I'm smiling.Wink
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Leupold has to know hunters/shooters will realize the VX-7 relation and will see value.  With a 6% increase in price it's quite possible their profit per unit is actually going down.  But they may be driven by a very challenging market for their products as allot of companies are experiencing.  I think it's a smart decision given economic conditions.  I'm not saying these scopes are cheap.  I am saying they are a much better value (because of the glass) than the VX-III.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Roy Finn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/13/2009 at 17:40
Has to make me wonder why a VX7 is three times the price. Does it really cost them that much more to produce a 30mm tube? Is the only difference between a VX3 and a VX7 the tube size?
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Hopefully Koshkin will update us after the shot show.
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Well, this is the first time that Leupold has impressed me since.........umm.............( I'm thinking! I'm thinking!!..................)    Whatever   
 
Sounds pretty amazing to me...........and they're even sticking a Real Sure-Nuff gold-plated who-see-whatchit on it!!!!  Shocked   
 
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Originally posted by mwyates mwyates wrote:

Ed has to buy one, Ed has to buy one, Yippee
 
 
 
So, Ed.  Are ya gonna, are ya gonna???  Big Grin
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Originally posted by rifle looney rifle looney wrote:

As long as there is not a significant price increase I will still consider the Leupold's. they are still the best looking, and the performance is good enough to my eyes.....
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I did not see that.........
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If the glass is indeed as good as the VX-7's and price remains relatively unchanged, they certainly will take a quantum leap up my list of scopes I'll consider for future purchases.  But I'll need to taste that KoolAid before I start drinking.  
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I have heard from one person who has already spent a few days with the new VX-3, that both the glass and adjustments are notably better.  This person is someone whose opinion I generally trust, so my interest is peaked.  I'll need to get my hands on one.

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Originally posted by bk12 bk12 wrote:

Look at the Leupold custom shop form on their site....I think it has the new scope prices as they are listing a VX3 now (vs. VX-III).  It looks like they are going to be about $30 more than the old models if I saw correctly.
 
wrong boys!!!!
 
the new 3.5x10 vxl3 or whatever they are calling it will cost $700, at swfas current price for the vxIII in a 3.5x10 thats a $270 price mark up.
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Originally posted by pyro6999 pyro6999 wrote:

Originally posted by bk12 bk12 wrote:

Look at the Leupold custom shop form on their site....I think it has the new scope prices as they are listing a VX3 now (vs. VX-III).  It looks like they are going to be about $30 more than the old models if I saw correctly.
 
wrong boys!!!!
 
the new 3.5x10 vxl3 or whatever they are calling it will cost $700, at swfas current price for the vxIII in a 3.5x10 thats a $270 price mark up.
 
Wow that's a jump.  Except I think it would be fair to compare the price to the $479 SWFA thought they were worth for the last couple of years rather than the "discontinued price".  Even still that's a $220 increase and that's more than $30 last I checked. 
 
That's $50 more than a 3.5-10 Conquest.  $60 less if we compare some more expensive reticles in the Conquest line.  What reticle VX3 did you get that price from Pyro?
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